Siemer Institute
The Siemer Institute is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio. It supports community organizations working to strengthen family stability, with an emphasis on helping children remain in their homes and schools through a two-generation approach that addresses the needs of children and their parents or caregivers.
Siemer Institute at a glance
In short: Siemer Institute gave $17.9M across 79 grants in 2025 (avg $226K), top state Ohio. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,871,500
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 79
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $226,222
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $165,000
- Total assets
- $21,596,045
- -8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (7 of 79, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (14% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Siemer Institute
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Institute does not accept unsolicited requests. Its grant application process is invite-only, and organizations must meet empirical standards to receive funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205-1405
Phone: (614) 251-4000
Website: https://siemerinstitute.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Siemer Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Central Ohio Inc ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
493 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 214 grants of 493 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Institute describes its partner network as nationwide. In filing year 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Ohio (14%), Florida (9%), California (8%), Illinois (6%), and Texas (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Siemer Institute open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 79 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $212K; repeat grants $228K. How we count
Medians: $110K first-time, $165K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.6M (2022) to $18.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 79 grants totaling $17.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH | Social Services | $1,920,000 |
| Family Promise Inc Summit, NJ | Social Services | $770,000 |
| National Council of Ymcas of the USA Chicago, IL | Social Services | $660,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Social Services | $660,000 |
| Orange County United Way Irvine, CA | Social Services | $495,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville Nashville, TN | Social Services | $440,000 |
| United Way Suncoast Inc Tampa, FL | Social Services | $440,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands (Columbia) Columbia, SC | Social Services | $412,500 |
| Metro United Way Inc Louisville, KY | Social Services | $385,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | Social Services | $385,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,596,045 | $15,368,933 | $18,707,717 | $17,871,500 | 79 | $368,933 |
| 2024 | $23,655,323 | $19,369,986 | $19,628,589 | $18,642,500 | 78 | $729,605 |
| 2023 | $20,804,216 | $10,349,930 | $16,089,368 | $15,289,000 | 161 | $319,995 |
| 2022 | $14,723,038 | $6,610,682 | $5,269,556 | $4,578,500 | 90 | $340,682 |
| 2021 | $21,924,276 | $13,963,015 | $12,398,716 | $11,937,875 | 85 | $1,454,255 |
| 2020 | $17,764,022 | $7,084,601 | $7,941,370 | $7,475,000 | 55 | $83,600 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Institute’s stated mission is to enhance educational opportunities for school-aged children by preventing family homelessness and reducing school instability. Its website describes work focused on housing stability, children’s educational prospects, and family well-being. Partner programs are locally managed and may include eviction prevention, financial guidance, healthcare access, and other services tailored to community needs.
The Institute provides challenge grants to community organizations implementing two-generation programs. Its website also describes advocacy grants for efforts addressing systemic issues and expansion grants to help organizations build infrastructure and scale. Case management is central to the programs it supports; partners work with families on housing stability and may also help them set goals, develop financial skills, and pursue education or increased income.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. United Way of Central Ohio says it brings together community members, nonprofits, businesses, and government to help families meet basic needs and children achieve student success. Family Promise describes its work as preventing and ending homelessness for families with children. The National Council of YMCAs of the USA describes its role as supporting local YMCAs that nurture children’s potential and strengthen communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Institute reported 79 grants totaling $17,871,500. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $1,920,000, with a median award of $165,000. All of the largest grants listed in the filing were designated for social services. Among them were $1,920,000 to United Way of Central Ohio, $770,000 to Family Promise, $660,000 each to the National Council of YMCAs of the USA and United Way of Greater Atlanta, and $495,000 to Orange County United Way.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Institute’s website identifies Kimberly Dorniden as President & National Executive Director, Dayna McCrary as National Program Director, and Robyn Davis as National Analytics and Evaluation Director.
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Siemer as Chair/Director; Elizabeth Siemer as Vice Chair/Director; Tanny Crane as Vice President/Director; Douglas F. Kridler as Secretary/Director; Scott G. Heitkamp as Treasurer/Director; and Kimberly A. Habash Dorniden as President and National Executive Director.
Siemer Institute is led by Kimberly A. Habash Dorniden, President & National Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly A. Habash Dorniden
President & National Executive Director
President & National Director → President & National Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $205K (2025)
Barbara Siemer
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Secretary & Director
Assistant Secretary & Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Siemer
Vice Chair & Director
President, Vice Chair & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott G. Heitkamp
Treasurer & Director
Assistant Treasurer & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanny Crane
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $205K, to Kimberly a Habash Dorniden (Pres & National Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Siemer Institute
How much does Siemer Institute give each year?
Siemer Institute gave $17.9M across 79 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18.6M across 78 grants.
What is Siemer Institute's typical grant size?
Siemer Institute's median grant in 2025 was $165,000, and its average grant was $226,222, across 79 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Siemer Institute that year got $212K on average.
Where does Siemer Institute give grants?
Siemer Institute's top state is Ohio, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Siemer Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 79 grants with a stated purpose on Siemer Institute's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (79 grants).
Who are Siemer Institute's largest grantees?
Siemer Institute's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Central Ohio Inc ($1,920,000), Family Promise Inc ($770,000) and National Council of Ymcas of the USA ($660,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Siemer Institute?
Siemer Institute reported $21.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.4M.
What does Siemer Institute fund?
The Institute’s stated mission is to enhance educational opportunities for school-aged children by preventing family homelessness and reducing school instability. Its website describes work focused on housing stability, children’s educational prospects, and family well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Siemer Institute?
The Institute does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Siemer Institute's EIN?
Siemer Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4859121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Siemer Institute accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Siemer Institute funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/siemer-institute-morg_6ed712e5bdd84404b6b39afb366faefe
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